This three-part webinar series is designed to support specialists in these sectors to more effectively engage young people in understanding and countering online hate speech. The sessions will explore the historical roots of hate speech and emphasize the role of youth in the No Hate Speech movement. Participants will also develop practical skills to map and analyze hate speech at both international and European levels. This webinar is organized in cooperation with the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) Youth Group of the Council of Europe.
The series will be moderated by Ece Ciftci, Founder of the SosyalBen Foundation and member of the Standing Committee of the Conference of INGOs, and Dora Bender, Executive Director of the Democracy & Federalism Hub.
17 :00 – 17 :05 | Presentation of the goal of the webinar – Ece Ciftci Fondateur de la Fondation SosyalBen et membre du Comité permanent de la Conférence des OING
17:05 – 17:10 | Presentation of the CINGOs of the COE – Piotr Sadowski Vice President of the Conference of INGOs, Council of Europe
17:10 – 17: 20 | Presentation of the ECHR and Memory Makers Project Isuf Halimi Director of the European Centre for Human Rights
17:20 – 17:30 | LGBTIQ+ Youth Net Nazarii Boiarskyi Human Rights Defender, Civic Educator, and Co-founder of the NGO Democratic Initiatives Incubator
17:30 – 17:45 | Empowering gender-based online Hate Speech by engaging digital media – Elena Perotti Executive Director, Public Affairs and Media Policy WAN-IFRA
17:45 – 17:50 | Youth, digital engagement for combating hates speech and incitement – Advocacy Program Manager Advocacy Training & Resource Centre-ATRC Kosovo
17:50 – 17: 55 | Youth Engagement in Combating Hate Speech – Irena Topalli
17:55 – 18:20 | Open discussion with all participants
18:20 – 18:30 | Conclusion
In a world where hate speech spreads rapidly and fuels division, young people play a vital role in shaping how societies respond to discrimination and injustice. This webinar series empowers participants to engage youth in understanding and countering online hate speech by examining its historical roots and the lasting impact of discrimination. By combining digital activism with inclusive dialogue, the series equips participants to foster resilience, respect, and solidarity. It matters because combating hate speech is not only about challenging harmful words—it is about amplifying marginalized voices, building empathy, and inspiring collective action for a more just and inclusive future.
Our webinar session combines inspiration with practical guidance, empowering you to transform ideas into action and build stronger, more inclusive communities in the line with No Hate Speech Movement Strategy.
ECHR brings decades of experience in human rights advocacy and education. Alongside partners from France, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Germany, ECHR coordinates this symposium as a central action of WP1. The event also feeds into the wider goals of the Memory Makers project, which seeks to counter antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, anti-gypsyism, racism, and LGBTIQ-phobia through education and remembrance.
For more details, please reach out to the event coordinator:
Isuf Halimi
echr.info@gmail.com